From the book Classic Elite Quick Knits
For Round 4 of the March 2012 Knitting Game, the two patterns to choose from are:
Category: The Knitting Game
The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #4: Sweaters & Socks
Welcome
Social Media Sites
Shout outs, Thank yous, and Admin notes
New group member: hotpinksocks 40 Blogs/Vlogs/Podcasts – OMG too much to read This week’s Blog/Vlog/Podcast: Knit Picks Stash
The Knitting Game
An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.
Book of the Month
Classic Elite Quick Knits by Classic Elite – on sale from Knit Picks for $14.97 until the 20th
Winning Pattern
The winner of round 3 of voting for March 2012 TKG is….. Lattice Ribbed Hatwith 61.54% of the vote.
This Week’s Patterns
For round 4 of March 2012’s knitting game the contestants will be:
- Voting for round 4 will close at 3 PM EST on Thursday, 23 March 2012
Winner Progress Report
Once the winner is picked for the month, I will give status reports at this part of the show.
The Other Stuff
Knitting
I’m starting to think that it’s time to start knitting project for the spring and summer… time to transition away from the wools and onto the cottons?
WIPs
Stalled
FOs
Stash Expansions
- Tools, tools, tools and another book 🙂
Spinning
On the bobbin
- 4 oz. of blended Colonial in the Dark Green color-way from the Smoky Mountain Spinnery.
- Almost 4 oz. of hand dyed Targhee in the “Birds ‘n’ Berries” color-way from the Spunky Eclectic fiber club. This is Amy’s club offering for January.
In a Hank
- Nothing
Stash Expansions
- Sadly, nothing… My Valentine’s Day present is back ordered. It will contain camel, yak and a cashmere blend of some sort.
Sewing
- Nothing, nadda, zip….
Hiking (Travel & Fitness)
- Tried to go hiking… but… nothin’ doing
The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #3: Kung Fu Movie Syndrome
Welcome
Social Media Sites
Shout outs, Thank yous, and Admin notes
- Thanks to Erin from the Mommy Needs Yarn podcast for the sort of shout out (she just mentioned me cause I posted an introduction in her Ravelry group).
- I just wanted to say thank you and hi to our group members…
- darjil
- Kelly-MacLeod
- Wooliewoman
- knitty78
- dakotatwilight
- woolpiggy
- samiam158
- nj2
- kaystarr
- dasmith
- hildabetty
- coutrem
- kifknits
- mkbknits
- hotpinksocks
The Knitting Game
An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.
Book of the Month
Classic Elite Quick Knits by Classic Elite – on sale from Knit Picks for $14.97 until the 20th
Winning Pattern
The winner of second round of voting for March 2012 TKG is…..
Lattice Ribbed Hat with79% of the vote.
This Week’s Patterns
For round 3 of March 2012’s knitting game the contestants will be:
- Cast your vote here
- Voting for round 3 will close at 3 PM EST on Thursday, 16 February 2012
The Other Stuff
Knitting
WIPs
- No More Tear Toe-up Socks from Erin Walsh from the Mommy Needs Yarn Podcast – Starting on the heel
- Basic Gloves for Dad – just the thumb and end weaving.
Stalled
- Fingerless and Convertible Gloves for me – I’m just going to knit gloves instead
- 10 in 2010 Shawl knit with Madelinetosh Prairie in the Baltic colorway. I also have Oxblood and Byzantine
FOs
- Nothing for this week
Stash Expansions
- 3 skeins of Drops Fable in Black and 1 skein in white from Nordic Mart for the Fable Long Socks
Spinning
On the bobbin
- Nothing right now… saving my spinning for this weekend’s virtual spin in.
In a Hank
- 100% Corridale in dark blue and crabapple from Louet purchased from Uniquities in Vienna, VA. I did a 3-ply and have 150 yards from 7.9 oz. in a mostly bulky weight.
Stash Expansions
- Nothing this week – but goodies are coming
Sewing
On the Hanger
- Nothing
On the Machine
- Nothing right now
Next Up
- Butterick 5722 – Women’s Top, Dress, Skirt and Pants. Pants
- Butterick 5537 – Robe A
Hiking (Travel)
- Rapidan Camp: 7.4 miles circuit, 1520 ft. in elevation change, notable features include stream, cascades, and historic sites.
- We’re going on an Alaskan Cruise in May/June and I’ll be in Seattle and Juneau so I would love some suggestions for local yarn and fiber shops where I could stop and pick up some souvenirs.
Events
Knit Pick February 2012 Spin-in
- Date: February 10 – 13
- Time: noon to noon
SoXperience 2012
- Registration is now open for Carodan Farm’s SoXperience 2012.
- Date: April 13-15 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Cost: $80
- Location: Chincoteague Island, VA
Pick a Pattern – Round 3 March 2012
Classic Elite Quick Knits by Classic Elite
For Round 3 of the March 2012 Knitting Game, the two patterns to choose from are:
Pick a pattern Round #2 – March 2012
From the book Classic Elite Quick Knits
For Round 2 of the March 2012 Knitting Game, the two patterns to choose from are:
The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #2 – It’s all about the “2s” and Taking over the World with Knitting
Welcome
Social Media Sites
Shout outs and Thank Yous
Thank you to the following Ravelrers for posting introductions in our group:
Funny story about an interesting coincidence. Samjam158 is from the same town that my husband grew up in and not too far from where I was born and raised (about 5 miles down the road). I’m not originally from Virginia, but rather a small town on the east central coast of FL (the Space Coast is what we call it.) You may have heard of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, well I’m from that general area.
The Knitting Game
An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.
Book of the Month
Classic Elite Quick Knits by Classic Elite – on sale from Knit Picks for $14.97 until the 20th
Winning Pattern
The winner of first round of voting for TKG is…..
Lattice Ribbed Hat with 67% of the vote.
This Week’s Patterns
For round 2 of March 2012’s knitting game the contestants will be:
The Bateau Hat v. Lattice Ribbed Hat
- Voting for round 1 will close at 3 PM EST on Thursday, 9 February 2012
The Other Stuff
Knitting
WIPs
- Basic Gloves for Dad – second glove is flying
- No More Tear Toe-up Socks from Erin Walsh from the Mommy Needs Yarn Podcast
Stalled
- Fingerless and Convertible Gloves for me
- 10 in 2010 Shawl knit with Madelinetosh Prairie in the Baltic colorway. I also have Oxblood and Byzantine
FOs
- Nothing this week
Stash Expansions
- Nothing here either
Spinning
On the bobbin
- 100% Corridale in dark blue and crabapple from Louet purchased from Uniquities in Vienna, VA. I think I’m going to 3-ply this yarn. I’ve spun up 3 oz. on bobbin #1 and 1 oz on bobbin #2, so I have a bit to go.
In a Hank
- Nothing finished this week
Stash Expansions
- 4 oz. Merino / Silk Roving in green, white, pink, violet, and gold from Woolgatherings on Etsy
- 4 oz of Superfine Merino Wool Roving in purple, pink, and blue also from Woolgatherings on Etsy
Sewing
On the Hanger
- Butterick 5722 – Women’s Top, Dress, Skirt and Pants. Blouse “B” (sleeves finished in Blouse A style)
On the Machine
- Nothing right now
Next Up
- Butterick 5722 – Women’s Top, Dress, Skirt and Pants. Pants
Hiking (Travel)
- We’re going on an Alaskan Cruise in May/June and I’ll be in Seattle and Juneau so I would love some suggestions for local yarn and fiber shops where I could stop and pick up some souvenirs.
Giving
- Mommy Needs Yarn No More Tear KAL
Events
Knit Pick February 2012 Spin-in
- Date: February 10 – 13
- Time: noon to noon
Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild Monthly Meeting
- Date: February 4
- Time: 10 am – noon
- Location: Liberty Town Arts Workshop
SoXperience 2012
- Registration is now open for Carodan Farm’s SoXperience 2012.
- Date: April 13-15 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Cost: $80
- Location: Chincoteague Island, VA
The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #1 – Irons in the Fiber
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Welcome
Social Media Sites:
- Pixie_Knits on Twitter, Plurk,
- PixieKnits on Pinterest
- PixieKnitsDesigns on Ravelry,
- Pixie91075 Google+
The Knitting Game
- What/How I got the idea: Here is the explanation about how I got the idea and the general rules.
- Why: To give me the opportunity to broaden my knitting knowledge using the resources I already have on hand.
- Who: I’ll be sharing and initiating the week’s patterns and voting, but if you want to follow along or start your own knitting game. Go for it, and let me know so I can let folks know what you’re up to and how to vote on your projects.
- When: I plan to record The Knitting Game and Other Stuff on Thursdays and post the new podcasts on Saturday. So the voting for the round’s patterns will be open from Saturday through Thursdays since I will announce the round winner and next weeks new pattern on the podcast.
- Where: I will post the patterns to My Ordinary Journey and to our Ravelry Group
Book of the Month
Classic Elite Quick Knits from the studios of Classic Elite Yarns
This Week’s Patterns
For round 1 for March 2012’s knitting game the contestants are:
Lattice Ribbed Hat v. Cabled Hat
- Voting for round 1 will close at 3 PM EST on Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Other Stuff
Knitting
-
WIPs
- Basic Gloves for Dad
- Fingerless and Convertible Gloves for me
- 10 in 2010 Shawl knit with Madelinetosh Prairie in the Baltic colorway. I also have Oxblood and Byzantine
FOs
- Nothing right now
Stash Enhancements
- Nothing new
Spinning
On the bobbin
- 100% Corridale in dark blue and crabapple from Louet purchased from Uniquities in Vienna, VA
In a Hank
- Rustic Fall – 2-ply, 300 yards, 5 oz., worsted weight, merino. I bought this fiber from Spunky Eclectic to go with my new spinning wheel.
- Baby Soft – Single, 198 yards, 3 oz., sport weight, merino. I got this fiber during a Christmas gift exchange at my local Spinner’s and Weaver’s Guild here in Fredericksburg.
- Shake Your Tail Feather – 2-ply, 400 yards, almost 4 oz., sport weight, wool, tencel, milk and banana. I bought this fiber at the Virgina Fall Fiber Festival at Montpelier, VA in October from River’s Edge Fiber Arts.
Stash Enhancements
- 12 oz. of blended Colonial in the Dark Green color-way from the Smoky Mountain Spinnery.
- 4 oz. of hand dyed Targhee in the “Birds ‘n’ Berries” color-way from the Spunky Eclectic fiber club. This is Amy’s club offering for January.
Sewing
Finished Objects
- Simplicity 9949 Bag A – I needed a knitting project bag
Current Project
- The Pink Pixie Purse – I designed my own bag. I wanted a knitting project bag that was big enough for a sweater project.
Next Up
- Butterick See & Sew 5596 Bag A – This pattern uses fat quarters and I’m going to do two, one for me in brown and one in red and black for my daughter.
Hiking
- Rapidan Camp: 7.4 miles circuit, 1520 ft. in elevation change, notable features include stream, cascades, and historic sites.
Events
Knit Pick February 2012 Spin-in: February 10 through February 13th
New Logo for The Knitting Game
Pick a Pattern for the March 2012 Knitting Game – Round 1
From the book Classic Elite Quick Knits
For Round 1 of the March 2012 Knitting Game, the two patterns to choose from are:
My knitting plan for 2012 – Introducing the Knitting Game
Since its January and everyone is planning out the next year, I thought I would get into the act too. The idea popped into my head yesterday as I was working on a sewing project. I was sitting there at my ironing board facing my bookshelf. Right there in front of me must have been a couple of hundred of dollars in knitting books. I sat there almost dumbstruck by what was staring back at me, a library of resources and patterns that I hardly use. So my plan, for the next year, is to knit something each month from one of my books, and I’m going to ask for your help.
Each month I’m going to pick one book, probably with a short review. From that book, each week I’m going to post a poll with two patterns from the month’s book. At the end of the week, the winning pattern will move on to the next round against another pattern from the featured book, so on and so on until at the last week of the month. On the final Saturday the pattern with the most votes will be the pattern I knit.
That will be 10 projects for the year in addition to my spinning, sewing and hiking! I have a feeling this will expand my horizons and be a lot of fun too. Next year I’ll be able to do a full year. With this in mind, this Saturday I will post the feature book for February and the first poll for my March knitting project.
Please, also feel free to knit the project along with me. I will be posting updates on my progress. I might not finish each project in that month, but then it will give me an excuse to have more than one project going at a time.